16 May 2023 : PIB
Press Information Bureau
16-May-2023
Daily Current Affairs For UPSC ,The PIB ( Press Information Bureau )
1. PM to distribute 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees at Rozgar Mela on May 16.
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The Rozgar Mela aims to fulfil the Prime Minister’s commitment to prioritize employment generation.
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It is expected to catalyse further employment opportunities and empower the youth to participate in national development.
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The event provides meaningful opportunities for job seekers to find employment.
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Newly appointed individuals will be trained through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online orientation course for government department appointees.
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2. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Inaugurates Integrated Biological Control Laboratory in Hyderabad.
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Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare inaugurated the Integrated Biological Control Laboratory at NIPHM Hyderabad.
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The lab aims to promote the use of biocontrol for pests to reduce pesticide use and increase farmers’ income.
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Technologies developed in the lab should be taken to farmers with limited access to information.
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The lab will help ensure no pesticide residue in organically produced agricultural commodities for export.
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The lab has state-of-the-art facilities for production methodologies of biopesticides, biocontrol agents, biofertilizers, etc.
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It promotes sustainable agricultural practices and conducts training programs on pest management.
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The facility will contribute to chemical-free sustainable agriculture and promote eco-friendly practices for pest management.
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It will enhance the knowledge and skills of agriculture officers, extension officers, and farmers in soil health management, organic farming, and natural farming.
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3. India and EFTA are taking further steps towards a new Trade and Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
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India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) have made progress in their Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) negotiations.
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The Ministerial meeting in Brussels involved Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry of India, and leaders from EFTA countries.
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The discussions focused on the modalities of engagement for a comprehensive TEPA.
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Both sides emphasized the importance of trust, respect, fairness, and balance in the agreement.
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A TEPA between EFTA and India can bring economic benefits, including integrated supply chains, business opportunities, increased trade, investment flows, job creation, and economic growth.
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The delegations agreed to intensify their efforts and continue discussions steadily.
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More meetings are planned in the coming months to reach a common understanding on critical issues related to TEPA.
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4. MoHUA’s Mega Campaign ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’ launched.
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Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep S. Puri, launched the MoHUA’s campaign ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’.
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The campaign promotes the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR) for waste management.
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It aims to establish RRR Centres where citizens can deposit clothes, shoes, books, toys, and plastic for reuse or recycling.
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The campaign aligns with the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Mission LiFE.
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The RRR Centres will be launched nationwide on May 20, 2023, as one-stop solutions for waste collection.
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Collected items will be refurbished or transformed into new products, promoting a circular economy.
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The campaign includes a theme song contest on the MyGov platform, with attractive prizes.
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It will culminate on June 5, 2023, with the Pledge for LiFE and large-scale cleanliness drives on World Environment Day.
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5. Rehabilitation Council of India Spearheads Transformation in Education with National Workshop on Inclusive Learning.
Topic: GS1, GS3.
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The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is a Statutory Body established by an Act of Parliament.
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RCI’s main mandate is to standardize, regulate, and monitor training programs in the field of special education and disability.
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The Council maintains the central rehabilitation register (CRR) and promotes research in this domain.
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RCI prescribes minimum standards of education and training for 16 categories of professionals and personnel.
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The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) emphasizes flexible, experiential, and inclusive education.
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The workshop aims to enhance capacity in special education and disability training institutions.
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National-level speakers will discuss NEP 2020 provisions and capacity building of training institutions.
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The outcomes of the workshop will facilitate the effective implementation of NEP and human resource development programs.
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RCI plans to initiate national programs for flexible, experiential, and inclusive education.
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The workshop contributes to creating an inclusive educational landscape and empowering individuals with disabilities.
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